Food Service Helper

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Shakers (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare at Little Sprouts

Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at

Experience-based pay and increased</w>

New York State Pension and optional 40

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in New York is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in daily meal service and kitchen routines for residents. You will help with setting tables, portioning menu items, delivering meals, and maintaining sanitary dining areas.

The role also involves stocking supplies, washing dishes, and supporting cooks in various kitchen tasks to ensure smooth meal service for residents and staff throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sets tables and cleans them after meals
• Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers
• Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus
• Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas
• Polishes silverware, tables and chairs
• Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets
• Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts
• Helps cooks in any phases of their duties
• Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine
• Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen
• May act as cashier

Skills

Food service knowledge

Ability to follow directions

Physical stamina

Job description

Responsibilities/Typical Work Activities:

• Sets tables and cleans them after meals;
• Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
• Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus;
• Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas;
• Polishes silverware, tables and chairs;
• Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets;
• Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking;
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts;
• Helps cooks in any phases of their duties;
• Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine;
• Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen;
• May act as cashier.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Good physical condition.

Minimum Qualifications

None

Employee Benefits:

• Low to no-cost, on-site daycare at Little Sprouts
• Free CDTA bus pass with direct stop at Shaker Place
• Experience-based pay and increased shift differentials
• New York State Pension and optional deferred compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance: low or no cost health plan, dental, vision, prescriptions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and holidays
• 529 college savings plan
• Flexible spending account

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design. We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident’s quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.